Undergraduate MUR-MAS120-2018

Applied Mathematics

Multiply and calculate your applied mathematical knowledge. Use math models in engineering, science, commerce and economics disciplines. From calculus and complex numbers to differential equations. Build a foundation for higher level maths subjects.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

calculate limits and finite and infinite points
differentiate powers, exponentials, logs and trigonometric functions
integrate powers, exponentials, logs and trigonometric functions
use the product, quotient and chain rules
use substitution and integration by parts
solve separable and linear first order ODEs
solve optimisation problems using calculus
use linear approximations and related rates
do basic algebra including exponential functions with complex numbers in Cartesian and polar form.

Topics covered

Topics
- Algebra Revision
- Linear and nonlinear functions
- Limits, continuity and the Derivative
- Applications of the Derivative
- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Techniques and Applications of Integration
- Differential Equations and application
- The Trigonometric Functions
- Complex Numbers
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Podcasting/Leacture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Web links

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this unit:

MUR-MAS110-Fundamentals of Mathematics

Others

You are also strongly advised NOT to enrol in MAS120 & MAS110 at the same time. In order to successfully complete MAS120,you will require the knowledge gained from the successful completion of MAS110.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

The ideas and techniques considered in this subject are basic to many applications of mathematics in engineering and in the biological, physical and social sciences. Mastery of these ideas and techniques at this stage will greatly help later on with an understanding of these disciplines where they are used. They also form a background prerequisite for the subjects MAS130 : Calculus and Matrix Algebra.

You are also strongly advised NOT to enrol in MAS120 and MAS110 at the same time. In order to successfully complete MAS120, you will require the knowledge gained from the successful completion of MAS110.

Murdoch University advises that students who do not successfully complete MAS110 before attempting MAS120 usually fail MAS120.

Assessments

Assignments x 5 (30%)
Invigilated Exam (70%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related Degrees

undergraduate RMI-SCI-DEG-2018

Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences)